Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2025

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly, including:

  • Account data: name, email address, and password (hashed) when you register.
  • Usage data: protocol logs and journal entries created in TrackerPRO (PRO members only).
  • Newsletter subscriptions: email address if you subscribe to updates.
  • Contact messages: name, email, subject, and message when you use the contact form.

We also automatically collect basic technical data such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited for security and performance purposes. We do not use third-party advertising trackers.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To authenticate you and maintain your account session.
  • To store and retrieve your TrackerPRO data (protocols and journal entries).
  • To send newsletters if you have opted in (you may unsubscribe at any time).
  • To respond to contact form submissions.
  • To improve site functionality and detect abuse.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

3. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored in a PostgreSQL database hosted on Neon (neon.tech), a SOC 2 compliant cloud database provider. Passwords are hashed using bcrypt and are never stored in plain text. All data is transmitted over HTTPS.

4. Cookies & Sessions

We use a single session cookie (NextAuth.js JWT) to keep you logged in. This cookie does not track you across other websites. We also store your light/dark theme preference in localStorage.

5. Your Rights

You may request at any time:

  • Access: a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Deletion: removal of your account and all associated data.
  • Correction: updates to inaccurate information.

To exercise these rights, email hello@peptipedia.com.

6. Third-Party Services

Peptipedia may use the following services:

  • Neon: database hosting.
  • Vercel: application hosting and edge network.

Each service has its own privacy policy. We share only the minimum data necessary for these services to function.

7. Children

Peptipedia is not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of Peptipedia after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact

Questions about this policy? Email us at hello@peptipedia.com.